The Game Warden Showed Up, But We Caught Plenty of Sheephead For A Catch And Cook!” - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Southwest Kayak Fishing · 03-13-2021, 08:07 PM

Location: Dana Point, CA...the Strand!

It was opening day for Rock Fish so I decided to target Sheephead as usual. I didn’t limit or have a steady bite, but the fish I caught were all about quality!

My stringer was 13”, then 15”, 15.5”, & 17”. Not too bad! The Game Warden came for a visit but all was good to go.

I was using market shrimp for bait. My setup was basically a knocker rig consisting of a 1/0 light wire circle hook, 3/4 oz egg sinker, and a bead.

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“The Game Warden Showed Up, But We Caught Plenty of Sheephead For A Catch And Cook!”
https://youtu.be/to2KfI6rZKw

dorado123 · 03-14-2021, 02:14 PM

Nice Video !

Water is so calm and nice , hard to find good weather like that recently

Southwest Kayak Fishing · 03-14-2021, 03:02 PM

Thank you!

I was just lucky enough to catch a break in the weather. I passed on this weekend. The swells were up and were in close sets. Hopefully next weekend will be better.

sharjak · 03-14-2021, 05:15 PM

Always a welcome sight for me, Game wardens rock, just wish we had more to preserve / protect this awesome West Coast fishery.

JohnMckroidJr · 03-15-2021, 05:44 AM

Nice report and video...very nostalgic to see the SoCal coastline, love that area.

ore714 · 03-15-2021, 03:20 PM

Where do launch from in Dana Point? I usually fish La Jolla or Newport but I have wanted to give Dana Point a try

FoodGeekFish · 03-15-2021, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ore714

Where do launch from in Dana Point? I usually fish La Jolla or Newport but I have wanted to give Dana Point a try

Dana Point Harbor. There's a paid launch closer to the mouth, or go to the NE end and launch from the small beach there.

Southwest Kayak Fishing · 03-15-2021, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FoodGeekFish

Dana Point Harbor. There's a paid launch closer to the mouth, or go to the NE end and launch from the small beach there.

Parking at baby beach is free but you need to get there 6:15-6:30am or else you will lose out on prime parking.

If you launch at the boat ramp I think it costs $20

Southwest Kayak Fishing · 03-15-2021, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sharjak

Always a welcome sight for me, Game wardens rock, just wish we had more to preserve / protect this awesome West Coast fishery.

Yes there are way too few

Southwest Kayak Fishing · 03-15-2021, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

Nice report and video...very nostalgic to see the SoCal coastline, love that area.

Thanks John, kinda different than FL.

I try to fish as much as I can when I visit my bro in Tampa

03-13-2021, 08:07 PM	#1
Southwest Kayak Fishing Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Near Mission Viejo Posts: 196	The Game Warden Showed Up, But We Caught Plenty of Sheephead For A Catch And Cook!” Location: Dana Point, CA...the Strand! It was opening day for Rock Fish so I decided to target Sheephead as usual. I didn’t limit or have a steady bite, but the fish I caught were all about quality! My stringer was 13”, then 15”, 15.5”, & 17”. Not too bad! The Game Warden came for a visit but all was good to go. I was using market shrimp for bait. My setup was basically a knocker rig consisting of a 1/0 light wire circle hook, 3/4 oz egg sinker, and a bead. Creating fishing videos are pretty amazing but time consuming to put together, yet I truly love making and sharing them with all of you. I love being on the water and I want you to see what I see! If you guys enjoy watching my fishing videos please, please, please consider subscribing to my channel and hitting the notification bell😃 If you like my efforts please let me know! “The Game Warden Showed Up, But We Caught Plenty of Sheephead For A Catch And Cook!” https://youtu.be/to2KfI6rZKw Attached Images

03-15-2021, 03:20 PM	#6
ore714 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 34	Where do launch from in Dana Point? Where do launch from in Dana Point? I usually fish La Jolla or Newport but I have wanted to give Dana Point a try

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03-14-2021, 02:14 PM	#2
dorado123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Garden Grove,CA Posts: 210	Nice Video ! Water is so calm and nice , hard to find good weather like that recently

03-14-2021, 03:02 PM	#3
Southwest Kayak Fishing Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Near Mission Viejo Posts: 196	Thank you! I was just lucky enough to catch a break in the weather. I passed on this weekend. The swells were up and were in close sets. Hopefully next weekend will be better.

03-14-2021, 05:15 PM	#4
sharjak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South OC Posts: 102	Always a welcome sight for me, Game wardens rock, just wish we had more to preserve / protect this awesome West Coast fishery.

03-15-2021, 05:44 AM	#5
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Nice report and video...very nostalgic to see the SoCal coastline, love that area.